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New Delhi to host 30th edition of BWF World Championships in August 2026

IANS | September 1, 2025 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The BWF World Championships will return to India after 17 years, with the capital city, New Delhi, chosen to host the landmark 30th edition in August 2026. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Championships in Paris, where a handover took place between BWF president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, Frank Laurent, president of the Federation Francaise de Badminton, and Sanjay Mishra, general secretary of the Badminton Association of India.

PGTI NEXGEN heralds return of professional golf to Patna after 14 years

IANS | September 1, 2025 6:00 PM

Patna, Sep 1 (IANS) The sixth event of the 2025 Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) NEXGEN season will be hosted by Patna Golf Club and played from September 2 to 4. The tournament, which offers a prize purse of Rs 20 lakh, marks the return of professional golf and the PGTI to Patna after 14 years.

Markram, de Kock, Maharaj amongst marquee names to headline SA20 player auction

IANS | September 1, 2025 4:50 PM

Johannesburg, Sep 1 (IANS) South Africa’s leading cricketers Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Keshav Maharaj, and a host of international stars will go under the hammer when the SA20 season four player auction takes place in Johannesburg on September 9.

Overton announces indefinite break from red-ball cricket with immediate effect

IANS | September 1, 2025 4:05 PM

London, Sep 1 (IANS) England’s seam-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton has announced that he will be taking an indefinite break from red-ball cricket with immediate effect to focus on playing the shorter formats.

'Feeling blessed to have scored for the team': Sangita Basfore after East Bengal secure Group Stage spot

IANS | September 1, 2025 3:17 PM

Phnom Penh, Sep 1 (IANS) Sangita Basfore expressed relief after her crucial goal ensured East Bengal’s place in the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26, despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Hong Kong’s Kitchee SC in their final Group E clash on Sunday.

PKL 12: Captain Devank Dalal praises Manprit, says his support was crucial for Bengal Warriorz

IANS | September 1, 2025 2:09 PM

Visakhapatnam, Sep 1 (IANS) Bengal Warriorz made a powerful start to their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 campaign with a commanding 54–44 win over defending champions Haryana Steelers in Vizag. The opening fixture showcased the young team’s intent for the season, with captain Devank Dalal leading from the front with a sensational 21 raid points while Manprit Pardeep added 13 points and defender Ashish Malik did well in defence with a High Five.

Glasner insists there is ‘no deal’ for club captain Guehi after Liverpool bid

IANS | September 1, 2025 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) After Liverpool made a late attempt to sign Crystal Palace defender March Guehi, with the transfer deadline set for Monday, head coach Oliver Glasner insisted there is no deal on the table for his captain.

Tennis Premier League season 7 to commence from Dec 9 in Ahmedabad

IANS | September 1, 2025 1:28 PM

Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) India’s only professional tennis league, the Tennis Premier League (TPL), held under the auspices of the All India Tennis Association (AITA), is gearing up for its much-awaited Season 7 from December 9 to 14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad.

ICC announces over 200 pc rise in prize pool for ICC Women’s CWC; winners to get record USD 4.48 mn

IANS | September 1, 2025 1:20 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that the biggest-ever prize money pool will be awarded in the Women’s ODI World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.

India conclude preparatory camp in Visakhapatnam ahead of Women’s ODI WC

IANS | September 1, 2025 1:03 PM

Visakhapatnam, Sep 1 (IANS) India have wrapped up their week-long preparatory camp for the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Apart from skill-based training and emphasis on fitness, the players went through various match-stimulation training in the build-up to the marquee event.

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New Delhi to host 30th edition of BWF World Championships in August 2026

PGTI NEXGEN heralds return of professional golf to Patna after 14 years

Markram, de Kock, Maharaj amongst marquee names to headline SA20 player auction

Overton announces indefinite break from red-ball cricket with immediate effect

'Feeling blessed to have scored for the team': Sangita Basfore after East Bengal secure Group Stage spot

PKL 12: Captain Devank Dalal praises Manprit, says his support was crucial for Bengal Warriorz

Glasner insists there is ‘no deal’ for club captain Guehi after Liverpool bid

Tennis Premier League season 7 to commence from Dec 9 in Ahmedabad

ICC announces over 200 pc rise in prize pool for ICC Women’s CWC; winners to get record USD 4.48 mn

India conclude preparatory camp in Visakhapatnam ahead of Women’s ODI WC

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